What city is ZIP code 79536?

ZIP code 79536 is in Merkel, TX (Taylor County).

What county is ZIP code 79536 in?

ZIP code 79536 is mostly in Taylor County, Texas.

How many people live in ZIP code 79536?

About 5,047 people live in the 79536 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 79536

Merkel, TX, Taylor County

Population

5,047

Land area

295.9sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Merkel

ZIP 79536 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 79536 at a glance

ZIP 79536 (Merkel) is 85% less dense than Texas as a whole.
The median household income is $71,131, 9% below the Texas median of $78,476.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,400 (52% below Texas) and median rent is $1,198 a month.

Local data for ZIP 79536

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 79536, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$71,131

Poverty rate

13.7%

Median home value

$136,400

Prices +1.9% in a year

Median rent

$1,198/mo

Homeownership

74.0%

Bachelor's or higher

14.7%

Median age

32.9

Average commute

27.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

795

$41.5M annual payroll

PPP loans

$9.6M

124 loans

Campaign donations

$15.1K

5% D, 41% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 79536, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

965

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1,923

3.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 31°F

26.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 79536, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

13.7%

U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts

Smoking

16.4%

U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.4%

U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 79536?: ZIP code 79536 is in Merkel, TX (Taylor County).
What county is ZIP code 79536 in?: ZIP code 79536 is mostly in Taylor County, Texas.
How many people live in ZIP code 79536?: About 5,047 people live in the 79536 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.